Chateau Alois Region: Belgium Guide Price: 2,317-5,377 per week Sleeps: 35 Image not readable or or empty typo3conf/ext/olivers_travels/resources/public/img/pdf-l Overview The historic Chateau Alois sleeps up to 35 guests and is the ideal place to stay with family and friends. Beautifully positioned on the banks of the River Bocq and only 3 kilometres from Ciney and a short drive from Calais and Brussels, the Chateau Alois is comprised of a main building and two wings surrounding a courtyard and has a number of large reception rooms, making it the perfect party or conference venue. Almost all of the bedrooms have ensuite bath or shower rooms. The Chateau Alois was once home to the Bishop of Luik and dates back to the 12th century. Its ten hectares of grounds incorporate an extensive park with many century old trees. You can enjoy fishing, canoeing and swimming in its private lake and its woods are perfect for walking and cycling trips. There is also an all-weather tennis court on site. Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel Yey! Wait what is that? It s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What s included? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details. Facilities Page 1
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Interior & Grounds The chateau and both wings are exclusive to you and your party will have sole enjoyment of the property. There are 14 bedrooms in total (5 doubles, 6 twins, a triple, 2 quads and a mezzanine area that can hold up to 4 beds). All of the bedrooms have a connecting en suite bath or shower room. On the ground floor is a large living room with parquet floor, paintings, open fireplace and satellite TV. The dining room has parquet flooring and original panelling. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with the standard appliances and also includes an AGA cooker, a vitro ceramic stove and a coffee machine. The salle des chasseurs has a large open fireplace, games, bar area and billiards table. The cellar holds an additional freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer & ironing board. On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms and a twin, all with en suite bathrooms. The second floor has a twin bedroom, a quad and a mezzanine area that can hold up to 4 single beds. Both bedrooms have en suite shower rooms. In the west wing of the chateau is a living room with fireplace, satellite TV and CD player. There is also a cloakroom. The wing has 3 bedrooms (2 twins & a triple), all with en suite bathrooms. The east wing has a brand new kitchen and utility area. The sitting room comes with parquet floor, wood stove, satellite TV and CD-player. There is also an additional salon with sofa-bed. There are 4 twin bedrooms (one of which is large enough to add extra beds) and a double (all of which have en suite bath or shower rooms). Within the grounds you will find a covered barbecue area that seats 36 that can be used in all weather as it is closed in on three sides by most attractive half-timbered walls with windows. The fourth side is open and offers a splendid view of the lake. There is also a beautiful courtyard, a large dining terrace, plenty of garden furniture, an all weather tennis court, a large fishing lake and ample parking. Page 3
Catering & Services Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel With a vill otel holiday, you can enjoy all these services throughout your stay: - Daily breakfast - Daily maid service - Deluxe welcome hamper with local delicacies - Welcome drinks for your group - Fridge-stocking service - Private chef service Interested? If you d like to book the Vill otel serviced option, contact us on villotel@oliverstravels.com for a tailor-made quote! Typical costs range between 100-250 per person per week dependent on requirements. Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested at the time of booking. At Oliver s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following: - Maid service/extra cleaning - Private chef/cook/catering - Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge - Local day-trips or tours - Airport pick-up/drop-off - Babysitting/childcare services Page 4
Extras available at this property: Local traiteurs (caterers) such as Alain Weber are available to cater for any number of guests. Typically, prices start at 30 Euros per person for a four course meal. Alternatively, one can hire a cook locally. Local cooks are usually prepared to shop for the food and clear up afterwards. Maid service is also available on request at extra cost ( 20/hour). Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests! Page 5
Location & Local Information The chateau is easily accessible; it is only 70km from Brussels (flights or Eurostar) and 280km from Calais. The local town of Ciney is only 3.5km away and has a number of excellent restaurants, a supermarket and a train station. Restaurant Le Comptoir du Goût: This Michelin, Gault Millau and Lemaire recommended restaurant is only two minutes drive from the chateau. It has a beautiful garden and terrace for al fresco dining and is renowned for its fresh seasonal cuisine. Of course, there are also a whole host of other local restaurants which cater to all tastes and budgets. Picturesque, cultural and historic, Namur has a colourful range of tranquil woodland, pasture, valleys, small lakes and meandering rivers as well as a strong cultural heritage. Activities include walking, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking on the River Lesse, golf, archery, delta-flying, rock climbing, caving, quad-biking, karting, and adventure trailing. Outside the city we recommend visiting the caves of Han and La Merveilleuse (Dinant), the Gallo-Roman ruins of Malagne, the ruins of Montaigle (Falaën), Freyr, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne castles, the Gardens of Annevoie and some of Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (Wallonia s Most Beautiful Villages) such as Celles. The Brussels South Charleroi Airport is about 60 km far from the chateau; by car it takes about 43 minutes (highway). By train, there is at least one departure each hour and the station of Ciney is 3.5 km far from the castle. It takes 1h30 by train from the Brussels South Airport via Charleroi, Namur andciney. Page 6
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 1300, This is paid via bank transfer prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure (2 weeks max) subject to damages inspection. - Arrival time: 4.00 pm at the latest and 7.00 pm for the main house - Departure time: 12.00 am and 6.00 pm or 10.00 am for week days. - Energy costs included?: Prepaid and after stay calculated on the actual consumption. Services deposit for electricity, water and heating varying according to seasons and lengths as follows: - summer weekend 140; - summer week 275; - winter weekend 400; - winter week 1.100; - intermediate season weekend 260; - intermediate season week 510. Season distribution regarding service deposit - - Summer season : May to September - Intermediate : October and April - Winter : November to March. - Pets welcome?: Small dogs permitted on demand, only one at a time. - Changeover day: Monday to Friday (end of afternoon) - End of stay cleaning included?: 365 for weekends / 440 for weekdays. There is a 10 surcharge for weddings. This is paid in cash on arrival. Please note that rubbish disposal and recycling are not included (extra 20) - Smoking Allowed?: No. - Linen & towels included?: Linen: 7/single bed, 14/double bed / Towels: 3 per person. - Minimum stay: 2 nights except Xmas and New Year when 7 nights - Other Ts and Cs: No eating in bedrooms - Heating costs included?: No, see "Energy costs" tab for details. Firewood is available for 5 per set. - Other Ts and Cs: Party Policy: outside doors must be closed at midnight. At 2am the noise must be reduced and at 3 am music must be completely switched off and the party. ONLY ONE dancing or high musical evening per stay will be permitted. - Other Ts and Cs: Short stays are permitted both on weekdays and weekends - please enquire for a tailormade quote Page 7